Letter from [Ferdinand Louis Huth] to [Henri] Castro. He first discusses the states of finances relating to Elliot and Callaghan and laments that he has not enough cash to purchase the necessary supplies but he states that he purchased two cows and a wagon. He also says that Mr. Solms and his wife have arrived and will be getting their fathers to come also. Also, letter to W. Elliot regarding two dollars' worth of bacon. Also, document regarding their lack of flour and asking someone to bring some next week. Pages 208 (verso), 209, and 210 (recto) of letter book.

Letter from Hy. Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a credit for Haas.

Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding a shipment of plows and a contract with Higginbotham, a copy of which is included, signed R. J. Higginbotham and dated November 22, 1844 in San Antonio. He also discusses various small matters related to the running of the colony.

Receipt for five dollars paid to Xavier Jung for buying supplies to be repaid after the harvest in either goods or cash. Signed Xavier Jung on March 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth, on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris in advance."

Receipt for 64 French francs paid to Xavier Jung as the balance of his surety. Signed Xavier Jung on March 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Two receipts for moneys paid to [Zhinmeier]. One for 68 francs, 35 cents dated March 30 and one for the balance of his surety (4 francs, 35 cents) dated August 7. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. Henri Castro in Paris against the value of the surety."

Receipt for 10 francs. Dated March 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 32 dollars, 37.5 cents for transport and supplies. Dated March 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 12 dollars, 75 cents or 66 French francs, 85 cents paid to Anton Erath. Signed Anton Erath on March 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 25 dollars, 15 cents paid to Charles S. de Montel. Signed Charles S. de Montel on March 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 13 francs, 30 cents paid to Arnold. Signed Arnold on April 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. Castro."

Receipt for 35 francs paid to Gabriel Sacherer as the balance of his surety. Signed by Gabriel Sacherer on April 30, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 33 francs, 65 cents paid to Joseff Lutlinger as the balance of his surety. Signed Joseff Lutlinger on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 90 francs, 40 cents paid to Leonhart Hans. Signed Leonhart Hans on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 300 francs paid to Nicolas and Jean [Ulric] Zürcher for their sureties. Signed Nicolas and Jean [Ulric] Zürcher on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 14 francs, 40 cents paid to Jean Friedrich. Signed Jean Friedrich on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 French francs paid to Jacob Winkler. Signed Jacob Winkler on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 34 francs, five centimes paid to Joseph Discher. Signed Joseph Discher on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 23 franc, 10 cents paid to Silvester Simon. Signed Silvester Simon on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth, on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Zakarios Ludwig. Signed Zakarios Ludwig on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Gr_nnenwald. Signed Gr_nnenwald on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. Henri Castro in Paris."

Receipt for 100 francs paid to Michel Simon as surety. Signed Michel Simon on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro the surety mention in my concession contract."

Two receipts for moneys paid to Johannes Stefan. One for his 100 franc surety dated April 27 and another from the same date for 11 francs, 40 cents for passage from Port la Vacca (Port Lavaca). Signed Johannes Stefan on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro of Paris."

Receipt for 25 francs, 45 cents paid to Johannes Haller, to be repaid as soon as Haller receives the cash he is expecting from Capt. Luke Falwel. Signed Johannes Haller on April 27, 1844 in San Antonio. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. Henri Castro in Paris."